Minerva Sew-Along - Simplicity 8640 Dress

[@francescockcroft3823]

A very clear instruction video. I’m impressed as everything was explained as I would have learned some 55 years ago! Well done

[@B0Nnaaay]

Best sew along. Clear and easy to understand without all the extra gab! Thank you for making it smoother for me to complete this pattern.😊

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Glad it was helpful!

[@Simonck]

Excellent sewalong, every step clearly explained and for a total beginner like myself it inspired confidence. Thanks

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Glad it was helpful!

[@okirp3613]

Excellent Sew Along. Thank you. I am confident that I can now make this dress. 5 Stars

[@Negritacruz76]

Thank you so much! This helped me tremendously 😊

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I'm so glad!

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Yes. More sew alongs. Please

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[@JoeGosling1964]

You are an absolute star!! What a credit to Minerva - cant wait for your next sewalong x

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Thank you so much!

[@meryleerobinson7937]

Agree! Great presentation! Love the way you speak, makes me happy! I have the pattern and fabric for this dress so it was very timely viewing. Hope to see more of you. Love your hair btw x

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[@rebeccaconner7311]

You really made it look easy. I have watched your video 3 times before cutting out the pattern. Thanks for sharing this sew along

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We are so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Tonie-Carol]

Wish I had followed your way, the correct way!!!! I serged my edges first and lost some of my markings and then had to get the pattern pieces out all over again duh. You are accurate and skilled and a cheerful sweet-natured teacher. Now I have finished my wearable toile (from a charity shop quilt cover) I am going to be happy to invest in some beautiful Minerva fabric just like yours.

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Thanks so much!

[@lovetosew1373]

Looks a gorgeous pattern, excited to sew this!

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[@patriciaingram803]

Good job making that look easy.

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Thank you!

[@karendiesner5008]

Thanks so much for this demo. I have this pattern and made the long, sleeveless dress several years ago in a too-stiff fabric so I haven’t worn it much, but I did like it. I’d forgotten about it until I saw your video and I had also forgotten that the pattern has SLEEVES so I will definitely try it again in a different fabric (now I’m more experienced) and with lovely sleeves too! Thanks again!

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You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@jrenee8303]

This was so very helpful!! Thanks so much for this!

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You're so welcome!

[@leithagrover9116]

Love this thanks so much

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You are so welcome!

[@Scrapitydoodah]

Very well explained. Thanks

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Thank you!

[@feliciajones3394]

I Enjoyed.

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Thanks for watching

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Very lovely.

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[@janiewarre9941]

Very nice tutorial

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Thank you!

[@lindaparker3330]

Hello Laura xx brilliant sew along xx well done x Is that a geordie accent I hear xx well done you canny lass ❤

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[@janspenno2241]

Great presentation. I would recommend removing pins before sewing as it’s safer. ( speaking from experience 😢) I also find it’s a great idea to press the sleeve hem in before sewing as it makes it much easier. Looking forward to your next sewalong maybe without the music?

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Thank you Jan for your feedback!

[@skygal2010]

great video, I made this in a cotton fabric but it's stiff. What fabric will have enough body and still give me some drape?

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Why not try your hand a heavier crepe fabric? That will provide body as well as some drape, it also feels amazing on the skin! You can find it here: www.minerva.com/mp/1198576/minerva-core-range-heavy-triple-crepe-fabric-aubergine&variant=1169852

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Laura when are you going to have another sew along? Do you have your own you tube channel?

[@okirp3613]

How do I find more videos by Laura?

[@joanevans5411]

Just curious. Why do you overlock some seam open and others closed, the two edges together?

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Overlocking seams together is generally a little more secure but you don't always want the bulk this creates on one side. Overlocking the seams open spreads out the bulk and ensures the garment sits a bit flatter